Per Diem Clinical Dietitian I/II
About The Position
Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care at an expert level. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages. Lead program related projects and serve as a mentor to other staff. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to advance evidence-based pediatric practice in Nutrition at Seattle Children's. Individuals assigned to Dialysis and Organ Transplant programs must be able to demonstrate competencies for Medicare regulations as related to End-State Renal Disease (ESRD) and Transplant Conditions of Participation.
Requirements
- Clinical Dietitian I Required Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics. At least one (1) year of experience in a hospital, clinic, or home-based clinical nutrition setting.
- Required Credentials Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD). Certification with the State of Washington within 4 months of hire (DI).
- Clinical Dietitian II Required Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics. At least three (3) years pediatric experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
- Required Credentials Registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD). Certification with State of Washington within 4 months of hire (DI). For staff that work in schools (SPS position only), prior to starting employment, individuals are required to complete the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and submit the report electronically to Human Resources.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Master's Degree in Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with nutrition emphasis.
- Prior pediatric experience.
- Experience participating in departmental staff training/committees on nutrition-related topics/issues.
- Preferred Master's Degree in Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, or Public Health with nutrition emphasis.
- Certified Specialist in Pediatrics (CSP) or other specialty credential related to position (e.g., Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Renal Dietitian).
- Experience mentoring and/or providing in-service training for less experienced nutrition and/or clinical staff.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate nutrition care
- Provide medical nutrition therapy
- Lead program related projects
- Serve as a mentor to other staff
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to advance evidence-based pediatric practice in Nutrition
Benefits
- Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
- Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
